Prime minister Narendra Modi on Thursday greeted Philipose Mar Chrysostom Metropolitan on the latter's 100th birthday.
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In a tweet, Modi said, "On the special occasion of his 100th, warmest greetings to Metropolitan Emeritus, His Grace Dr. Philipose Mar Chrysostom."
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He also added, "Metropolitan Emeritus, His Grace Dr. Philipose Mar Chrysostom has devoted himself towards service. I pray for his long & healthy life."